"contradiction" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of: oppositeness, opposition - the relation between opposed entities

subtypes: dialectic - a contradiction of ideas that serves as the determining factor in their interaction
referred to in: logic - the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference

is a type of: falsehood, falsity, untruth - a false statement
subtypes:
- antinomy - a contradiction between two statements that seem equally reasonable
- paradox - (logic) a statement that contradicts itself
same as: contradiction in terms
is a type of: negation - the speech act of negating

subtypes: self-contradiction - contradicting yourself